Sophomore Leo Poncia led the Patriots (6-1) with 17 points and Malachi Jones scored 11 points in the loss to St. Joseph's — the team that knocked Liberty out of the 2013 CIF State NorCal Division V playoffs.

West Ranch 74, Foothill 64

Foothill trailed 56-53 entering the fourth quarter but West Ranch of Valencia opened the period on an 8-0 run and the Cougars lost in the opening round of the St. Hope Elite Classic.

The Cougars got a goal in the second minute of the game when Taylor Bisordi nailed a free kick from 35 yards out for an unassisted goal. Taylor Sherman scored his 11th goal of the season in the 27th minute and Foothill's 2-0 halftime lead held.

Daniel Meyer had four saves in goal for the Cougars (1-1-1 Sac River League, 3-3-1), who play at the Yreka Miners Friday at 1 p.m.

The Redding Elks Lodge is hosting its annual hoop shoot from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Alta Mesa Elementary School at 2301 Saturn Skyway in Redding.

The "Hoop Shoot Contest" is open to all boys and girls ages 8-13, is free to enter and pre-registration starts at noon with the competition beginning at 1 p.m. Winners move on to the district contest in January at Shasta College.

For more information, call 530-224-4130.

Shasta College welcomes Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Shasta College Gymnasium Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. as part of their 2014 "Fans Rule" World Tour.

Tickets are available at ticketweb.com or Napa Auto Parts stores in Redding and Anderson.